Iranian refugee on Manus Island violently assaulted

Iranian man is in Lorengau hospital with serious injuries to his head and eyes

An Iranian refugee on Manus Island was violently assaulted on Saturday, friends have said.

Manus Island police confirmed reports that a man had been admitted to Lorengau general hospital after an alleged attack,where he was in a stable condition and “able to talk”. He was expected to undergo x-rays.